Prior to the granting of the permit, the applicant shall post with the director of
finance of the City of Costa Mesa, a cash deposit in a sum set by resolution of city
council which shall be forfeited to the city in the event that the permittee does
not thoroughly clean the premises and remove all trees, rubbish and debris therefrom
on or before January second following the issuance of the permit. If such premises
are thoroughly cleaned, all trees, rubbish and debris so removed, as aforesaid, said
cash deposit shall be returned to the permittee.